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as in pocket
coffers plural
available money
let me see what's in the household coffers and I'll get back to you about making a donation
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as in to deposit
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Recent Examples of coffer
Tasmin Lockwood, CNBC, 6 Jan. 2026
In a separate move to boost public coffers, Gaborone also plans to offer passports for cash.
—semafor.com, 5 Jan. 2026
Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Oct. 2025
In a high-profile, three-month-long trial, prosecutors alleged that Sarkozy funneled millions of dollars from the Libyan government into his campaign coffers; he was acquitted of further charges of embezzlement and corruption.
—semafor.com, 29 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for coffer
Noun
Given that going public is a fundraising mechanism, the next question is where companies will empty their coffers.
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The dollars are divided between three funds: Cornyn’s campaign coffers, and political action committees Cornyn Victory Committee and Cornyn Lonestar Victory Fund, per his campaign.
—Recent Examples of Synonyms for coffer
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Most of them go deep into the memory vault of childhood, recalling fishing trips and family gatherings.—
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After five years, the vault of positive affirmations that had introduced Fine Line reverted to a blank screen.—
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The vertical storage solution has 24 pockets to fit up to 12 pairs of sneakers, flats, slippers, and more shoes.—
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Nearly half off, these hand warmers belong in your pocket all winter long.—
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Schwering said one man lost $900,000, all deposited into the shadowy crypto ATM at the corner.—
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Some will pay via the form of gift cards, while others will pay you with funds deposited into your bank account.—
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Buffs have been made to various maps in terms of monster density, chests, number of rare and magic monsters, essences, strongboxes, shrines and all of this is without specific Waystone or Tower modifiers.—
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Another artifact reflecting the sharp divides between rich and poor is an elaborate 800-pound steel strongbox that would have been used to store money—a great deal of it—in the home.—
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California planned for a measured approach to managing its growing wolf population, setting aside funds to pay for the inevitable attacks on livestock as well as the cost of helping ranchers deter the animals from settling near their properties.—
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The annual Movies for Grownups Awards raises funds for AARP Foundation, which works to strengthen older adults’ financial resilience.—
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In its 43 years of service, the Britannia banked over a million nautical miles and opened its decks to scores of influential people.—
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Schroder was banking on bigger offers on the free agent market, but the decision ultimately cost him millions of dollars.—
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Critics, however, warn the technology is not yet ready for widespread deployment and that bypassing regulatory steps set by states and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration could lead to more traffic violations or potentially life-threatening crashes.—
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All of these expert teams work under strict quality and safety rules set by Joint Commission International (JCI).—
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Together, the buildings will have 370 studio, one-bedroom and two-bedroom apartments and six live-work condominiums, with 10% of the apartments reserved as affordable housing for qualified tenants.—
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As best practice, these features should be reserved for larger spaces, like a big entrance hall or an expansive living room.—
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“Coffer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coffer. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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